7 AAC 71.115. Personnel administration

(a) A center must have written and functioning policies and procedures to ensure consistency in personnel administration and staff competency in carrying out assigned tasks. These policies and procedures must include

(1) job descriptions for paid and volunteer staff members, including for each position

(A) a description of the duties, specific tasks and responsibilities;

(B) the salary range;

(C) a statement of minimum qualifications describing necessary training, experience, and other qualifications such as licensure; and

(D) the position title of the immediate supervisor of the position;

(2) provision for yearly written evaluations of all staff;

(3) procedures for recruitment and screening of job applicants;

(4) a description of the center's salary structure, including salary ranges and the method of determining salary increases; and

(5) a requirement that tasks which are restricted by law to specific disciplines will be performed only by qualified individuals.

(b) Changes in or exceptions to written job descriptions that materially alter the scope of the program are subject to prior department approval.

(c) A written job description for a program director is subject to department approval. A program director must be an experienced mental health professional with at least a master's degree in a mental health field.

(d) A center must develop a staff training plan and provide or arrange for supervised practical experience, education, or training to increase the skill level of center staff. This staff training must include a least 30 hours of instruction each year. The training may be offered in the form of formalized education, case supervision, staff conferences, or other appropriate educational activities in the area of mental health and mental health administration.

History: Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; am 6/24/2004, Register 170

Authority: AS 47.30.530

AS 47.30.540

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